Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine) and Duke University ...

A pesky “motivation brake” may control when we can be bothered to do something, and when we’d rather put it off.

Ever wonder why starting feels harder than finishing? Brain research shows stress can quietly block motivation before action ...

Research reveals a striking discovery about the human brain and exercise motivation. Scientists have identified distinct patterns of electrical connectivity that separate individuals who eagerly ...

In a new paper published in Current Biology, researchers describe a circuit in the brains of macaque monkeys that appears to ...

In this forum, we will discuss the current state of student motivation and engagement in our schools. By reviewing the research, we’ll aim to answer critical questions such as what exactly motivates ...

We sometimes look at motivation backwards: We assume there must be an outcome or reward in order to get ourselves or others motivated to act. This is not what science shows us. One of the key ...

Motivation is affected by oxidative stress in the brain, a study shows. The findings also suggest motivation can be improved through nutritional interventions. In life, motivation can be the ...

Researchers identified a direct connection between cancer-related inflammation and the loss of motivation characteristic of advanced cancer. In a mouse study, they describe a brain pathway that starts ...